Yardbarker: Manny Ramirez

Manny Ramirez Exercises His Option to Stay in Los Angeles

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:16:00 -0500

In what wasn't much of a surprising move, Los Angeles Dodgers leftfielder Manny Ramirez has decided to exercise his player option for 2010 and will return to the Dodgers next season. His agent Scott Boras let Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti know about Ramirez's decision on Friday night. All of which means that Ramirez will make $20 million with the Dodgers rather than becoming a free agent

'Hooray For Mannywood, That Screwy Ballyhooey Mannywood'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:20:14 -0500

Dodgers fans must feel like they have just come off a cycle and are taking hCG as it was announced that Manny Ramirez will not exercise the escape clause in his contract and will remain a Dodger. [Los Angeles Times]

Manny Stays A Dodger, Other MLB News

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:03:00 -0500

Manny Ramirez is coming back to the Dodgers next season. The team said Friday that the slugger exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. His agent Scott Boras informed general manager Ned Colletti of the decision, which Ramirez had until this month to make.The Milwaukee Brewers traded J.J. Hardy to the Minnesota Twins for outfielder Carlos Gomez. This trade makes no sense for the Brewers, but they wanted to move Hardy so I guess the winners in this trade was the Minnesota Twins.The ...

Manny Being a Dodger

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:28:32 -0500

Manny Ramirez decided to take his 2010 option with the Dodgers: The team said Friday that the slugger exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. His agent Scott Boras informed general manager Ned Colletti of the decision, which Ramirez had until this month to make. He could have exercised an out clause in the two-year, $45 [...]

Manny exercises option, will return to Dodgers

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:00:58 -0500

According to a report by SI.com, Manny Ramirez exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010 and will return to the Dodgers. The team said Friday that the slugger exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. His agent Scott Boras informed Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti of the decision. Ramirez hit .290 with 19 home runs [...]

Manny Exercises Option; Returns for 2010 Season

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:41:53 -0500

Manny Ramirez wasted no time, announcing he will not opt out of his two-year contract so he can remain in the Dodgers’ fold for 2010. Agent Scott Boras confirmed the announcement. It was widely accepted that Manny would return, knowing that his value would be at its lowest after a year in which he was suspended [...]

Manny Ramirez sticks with Los Angeles Dodgers for $20 million option

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:16:50 -0500

The Dodgers said Friday that Manny Ramirez exercised his $20 million contract option for 2010. His agent Scott Boras informed general manager Ned Colletti of the decision, which Ramirez had until this month to make.

MLB Trade Rumors: Manny Ramirez to be Traded?

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:35:17 -0500

More photos » by Julie Jacobson - AP 11 days ago: Los Angeles Dodgers' Manny Ramirez fouls the ball of his leg during the fifth inning of Game 5 of the National League Championship baseball series against the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) Browse more photos » Bob Keisser from the Long Beach Press Telegram reports that the Dodgers have b...

Manny's Back

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:01:00 -0500

(Get it? "Manny's back"?) Manny Ramirez will be back with the Dodgers in 2009, having exercised his option to return for the fee of $20M, according to True Blue LA / Jon Heyman's twitter feed. Man, I feel uncomfortable citing twitter feeds; however TBLA is pretty sound and I trust Eric Stephen. Let's hope it's the late-2008 era Manny, and not the late-2009 era Manny; however, given it's a contract year, he's a proud guy and he's coming off a...

Manny To Exercise Option, Return To Dodgers

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:53:25 -0500

In a move that is not much of a surprise, Manny Ramirez is going to exercise his $20 million option for 2010, and remain with the Dodgers. Just as in 2009, much of Manny's 2010 salary is deferred. Per our Dodger payroll worksheet (there is always a link on the right sidebar of the front page as well), here is the payout of Manny's salary: Year 2009 Salary 2010 Salary Total Salary 2009 $7,267,760 $7,267,760 2010 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 2011 $3,633,880 $3,333,333 $6,967,213 2012 $3,63...

Remember All Those Kids Dodger Fans Ruined By Signing Manny Ramirez?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:41:00 -0500

Jamie McCourt, quoted in the LA Times on November 26, 2008: Would Dodgers fans react negatively if the team were to pay big money to free agents when the nation's economy is in sharp decline and many Americans are losing their jobs? That was the question posed by Dodgers President Jamie McCourt as she made an appearance with her husband, team owner Frank McCourt, Tuesday at an event where it was announced the club's charitable foundation would help build 42 youth fields around South...

Open Up The Manny Ramirez Criticism Floodgates

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:30:00 -0500

The Dodgers' losing Game 4 of the 2009 NLCS finally gave sportswriters across the country the opportunity to write that article they've had written for months, if not years: The Dodgers' downfall is due to Manny Ramirez. Bring out the lynch mobs, and let press room typewriters lead the way! At least Gene Wojciechowski positioned his ESPN.com column as one of encouragement, even praising Manny for his defensive play in the seventh inning that kept us in Game 4 in the first place b...